Real Estate Development Commercial Lead

Al-Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee the full commercial lifecycle of assigned real estate development projects. You will ensure commercial control, timely procurement, and budgets compliance.

Collaboration with development, design, project management, and finance teams is essential to delivering value-for-money outcomes. The role covers pre-contract estimating, procurement strategies, and post-contract management, with emphasis on risk, reporting, and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related field with relevance to commercial management.
• MRICS preferred; internationally recognized qualification considered.
• Substantial experience in commercial management for real estate development and construction.

Responsibilities

• Pre-contract estimating, cost plans, and benchmarking to support early decisions.
• Develop procurement strategies, tendering, and bid evaluation processes.
• Manage post-contract commercial control, variations, and cost forecasting.
• Assess interim payments, final accounts, and settlement of claims.
• Prepare concise commercial reports and governance documentation for stakeholders.
• Lead tender documentation, evaluation reports, and contract award recommendations.
• Maintain complete commercial records for audits and governance reviews.

Skills

Cost estimation

Procurement strategy

Tendering

Contract management

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in QS

MRICS

Job description

Al-Futtaim is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee the full commercial lifecycle of assigned real estate development projects. You will ensure commercial control, timely procurement, and budgets compliance.

Collaboration with development, design, project management, and finance teams is essential to delivering value-for-money outcomes. The role covers pre-contract estimating, procurement strategies, and post-contract management, with emphasis on risk, reporting, and governance.